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Image for US oil prices rise as investors doubt breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
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US oil prices rise as investors doubt breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks

TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rose more than $1 in early trade on Friday as investors...

21st May, 2026

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Estee Lauder and Puig end talks over possible merger

May 21 (Reuters) - Estee Lauder and Puig said on Thursday they have terminated discussions regarding...

21st May, 2026

Image for Electrolux sets subscription price on nearly $1 billion rights issue
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Electrolux sets subscription price on nearly $1 billion rights issue

May 21 (Reuters) - Electrolux set a subscription price for its previously announced 9.1 billion Swed...

21st May, 2026

Image for Exclusive-Bharti group seeks UK support to raise BT stake, sources say
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Exclusive-Bharti group seeks UK support to raise BT stake, sources say

By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Indian conglomerate Bharti Enterprises is seeking to po...

21st May, 2026

Image for Brunt Workwear explores full sale or stake sale at over $1 billion, sources say
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Brunt Workwear explores full sale or stake sale at over $1 billion, sources say

By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - Brunt Workwear, a work boot and apparel brand, i...

21st May, 2026

Image for Webuild says NEOM terminates connector high-speed line contract in Saudi Arabia
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Webuild says NEOM terminates connector high-speed line contract in Saudi Arabia

May 21 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's high-tech NEOM has terminated Webuild's contract for the Connector...

21st May, 2026

Image for China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
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China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls

By Robert Harvey, Siyi Liu and Georgina McCartney LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - As prices for physical...

21st May, 2026

Image for French PM rules out broad tax cuts on fuels amid tight budget constraints
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French PM rules out broad tax cuts on fuels amid tight budget constraints

By Dominique Vidalon and Inti Landauro PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - France will continue to offer only...

21st May, 2026

Image for US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium
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US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium

MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - The United States has moved closer to slapping prohibitive tariffs on imp...

21st May, 2026

Image for Britain sets out rules for single-sex spaces following landmark sex definition ruling
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Britain sets out rules for single-sex spaces following landmark sex definition ruling

LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Britain on Thursday published long-awaited guidance on applying equality...

21st May, 2026

Image for Telecom Italia concludes savings share conversion ahead of Poste's bid
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Telecom Italia concludes savings share conversion ahead of Poste's bid

MILAN, May 21 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia is set to conclude on Thursday a transaction to turn a spec...

21st May, 2026

Image for Europe gas stocks could turn critical if Hormuz shut for 1–3 months, Equinor says
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Europe gas stocks could turn critical if Hormuz shut for 1–3 months, Equinor says

By Francesca Landini AMSTERDAM, May 21 (Reuters) - Europe could face a critical shortfall in gas sto...

21st May, 2026